Tundra Wildlife Chronicles

African Savannah Elephant: Lessons from a Distant Land

Although savannah elephants are native to Africa, their survival strategies in extreme environments offer parallels to tundra animals. These gentle giants travel great distances in search of food and water, similar to caribou migrations. Their social structure, led by matriarchs, ensures the survival of the herd through collective memory and resource-sharing.

Studying how elephants cope with climate stress, including water scarcity and habitat fragmentation, can provide insights into supporting other large herbivores in challenging environments like the tundra.